Thursday, September 29, 2016

Athlete of the Month for September 2016

XC Mob,
 
Coach Collier and other Roosevelt coaches were asked to nominate our first Athlete of the Month for the 2016-17 school year.  The nominating criteria defined by Athletic Director Mr. Katinas are based on the RHS core values as they relate to the spirit of athletic competition, performance, and academic achievement. Each athlete nominated will be recognized by the school, and one female and one male will be selected as the Roosevelt Rough Rider “Athlete of the Month.”

RHS Core Values:

Passion: always competing, a “want to do” attitude instead of “having to do”
Respect: of self, teammates, opponents, officials, and the game
Integrity: participating with honesty to the written and unwritten rules
Determination: commitment, discipline, and sacrifice to finish
Excellence: pursuing ones athletic, academic, and personal best

Congratulations to Jack Bylund, selected by Coach Collier as our Boys Cross Country nominee for the month of September!

Sunday, September 18, 2016

XC Mob Schedule for the week of 9/19-23

"As coach I'm very proud of the team performance this past week at Lower Woodland and the Fort Steilacoom Invitational. Congratulations to our Silver Division third place winners. There were a lot of PR’s and everyone is showing improvement. Let's continue to work hard, take care of our bodies, and get plenty of rest. 

This week’s schedule is as follows. Monday, Tuesday, practice at Cowen Park 3:30. Wednesday September 21st, we have a meet at Lincoln Park. Everyone is expected to attend. We are scheduled to leave Roosevelt at 1:00 PM. I'm working on what time you will be released from your classes. Practice resume at Cowen Park on Thursday, Friday at 3:30. There is no scheduled Saturday practice.?

Coach Collier

Monday, September 12, 2016

Potluck Tuesday September 13 6:30-8:00

Our long-standing tradition continues!

For those of you new to the team the XC Mob typically convenes at a host home along with the Girls team on the evening before a meet for a potluck. Runners are encouraged to attend and to bring either a healthy entree or a salad to feed 6-8. These are low-key events designed to build team camaraderie and are for runners only, though host parents are onsite. 

The Sanford Family (Nate and Henry) have graciously volunteered to host this year’s first gathering. Their address is 1301 NE 63rd Street. Potlucks start at 6:30 and end promptly at 8:00. 

Go Riders!

Fort Steilacoom Invitational Saturday September 17th

XC Mob,

The Fort Steilacoom Invitational is Saturday September 17th. For those of you who have competed here before, the course has been slightly modified this year (see links at end of message for description and map).

Those who will be attending are expected to ride the bus. Team members are not allowed to drive themselves nor have their parents bring them. Parents can transport them back after their race but coach must be notified in advance.

Time Schedule:

10:15 Boys JV ( limited to 5 junior varsity runners)
11:05 Boys Freshmen Race. 
11:45 Boys Sophomore JV Race. 
12:15 Boys Silver Division Flight 1 (#5,6,7,8)
12:50 Boys Silver Division Flight 2 (#1,2,3,4)
1:55 Boys Junior/ Senior JV Race.
Awards to follow.

- Coach Collier

Invitational Website:
http://www.fortsteilacoominvite.com/fortsteilacoominvite.html

Course Description: 
http://www.fortsteilacoominvite.com/coursedescription.html

Course Map:
http://www.fortsteilacoominvite.com/pdfs/ftsteilacoom/ftsteilacoom5kmap.pdf

Sunday, September 11, 2016

From Coach Collier - Week of September 11-17 Practice and Meet Details

"Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,Friday, meet at Cowan Park, 3:30pm. Wednesday 9/14/16 our first season meet. The meet will be held at Lower Woodland. Men at 3:40 and 4:40. As coach I will determine who run at 3:40, and 4:40. As you must know we do not have a bus for this meet. Team members are responsible for arriving at the meet on time per coach. Your son will be excused from school at 2:30 to attend the meet. On Saturday September 17th will participate in the Fort Steilacoom Invite locate in Lakewood, Washington.  The bus will leave Roosevelt at 7:00am, and return around 5:00pm. All team member are expected to attend unless prior arrangement granted by coach Collier. After practice on Monday and Tuesday uniforms will be passed out only to those who have their ten practices in."

Tuesday, September 06, 2016

Week of September 5-10

Starting today and going forward weekday practice will begin at 3:30 at Cowen Park and end around 5:15 unless we have a meet. Exceptions will be communicated through email and at practice.

We will hold a practice on Saturday September 10th at Lincoln Park at 9:00am to view the race course. Coach will give the boys exact location information for the Saturday practice laster this week at practice.